Virtavia - R3Y Tradewind for FSX Steam Edition Main Package

Virtavia R3Y Tradewind - FSX Steam Edition

For FSX Steam Edition only

Get the FSX version of the Virtavia - R3Y Tradewind FSX DVD Version here.

Originally developed to fulfill the long-range maritime reconnaissance role, the Convair XP5Y-1 was noteworthy for its high-speed blended-hull design, intended to overcome the aerodynamic drag associated with flying boat hulls. Powered by four 5250 shp Allison XT-40-A-4 turboprops, it flew for the first time on April 18, 1950. Changes in USN requirements led to a redesign of the aircraft to the transport role. Re-designated R3Y Tradewind, 11 aircraft were built. Several modifications were incorporated into the new R3Y-1 including increased horsepower T-40-A-10 engines, new nacelles, shorter airscrew driveshafts and tailpipes, and V-shaped float struts. Convair later re-designed the nose and added a large hinged door at the bow. This new version was designated R3Y-2 and flew on October 22, 1954. A last attempt at salvaging the project resulted in a refuelling tanker conversion, but this was not enough to save the Tradewind. All were scrapped in 1959.

Includes

• ONE model and ONE livery (R3Y-1 'Indian Ocean Tradewind')

Features

• Virtual cockpit with gauges and controls


• Stunning bump-mapped 2048-pixel texture sets


• Very high quality native FSX models


• Highly detailed and accurate beaching cradle included


• Animated opening doors, crew


• Togglable realistic crew figures with accurate period flight gear


• Virtual cockpit includes several interior spaces including main hol


• Wide range of alternative viewpoints for interior and exterior


• Animated, featherable contra-rotating propeller blades


• Illustrated user manual in PDF format


• Turboprop soundset


• PhotoShop paintkit files provided

Note - No 2D panel is provided.

Optional R3Y Tradewind DLC (optional extra purchase)

• The DLC offers TWO new model variants (R3Y-2 'Bowloader' and refuelling tanker) and THREE new liveries:


• R3Y-1 'Coral Sea Tradewind'


• R3Y-2 'Caribbean Sea Tradewind'


• R3Y-2 'South Pacific Tradewind'

Get the DLC package here.